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As a guitar teacher, I like to keep up with the latest news and updates about guitars and the guitar world. Here are some recent articles and videos about guitars that I have found interesting: 1. "The Evolution of the Guitar: From Ancient Acoustic to Modern Electric" - This article looks at the history of the guitar and how it has evolved over the years from an ancient acoustic instrument to the modern electric guitar. 2. "How to Choose the Right Guitar for You" - This video offers helpful tips on how to find the right guitar for your playing style and budget. 3. "5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Guitar" - This article provides tips on how to properly maintain and care for your guitar, such as cleaning and checking for signs of wear and tear. 4. "10 Tips on How to Play Guitar Better" - This video offers advice on how to improve your playing skills, such as learning scales and using the correct technique. 5. "The Different Types of Guitars and What They Are Used For" - This article explores the different types of guitars and the uses for each, such as electric, acoustic, and classical.
While much of the Brazilian pop-music scene was caught up in the groundbreaking fusion of traditional folk stylings with Rock and Roll, Baden Powell was lingering further in the past. Tropicalia was taking the underground by storm; applying fuzz guitar, jazzed out sensibility, and tongue-in-cheek humor to far more danceable and groove-oriented cuts than the Anglo-American scene could comprehend. But prior to Os Mutantes massive breakthrough, Powell was working through his own vision of Brazil’s emergence into the mainstream. In 1966, Tristeza on Guitar was released as an essential first step on the road to full-blown Tropicalia.
In June 1957, “Crown” label released “Singin' the Blues”, the debut B.B. King album. The album contains tracks that were issued between 1951 and 1956 on singles by “RPM Records”. The album was produced by Florette Bihari. Personnel: B. B. King – vocals, guitar Florette Bihari – art direction Gene Lesser – photography Cy Schneider – liner…
“Modern Preacher” is the emotive debut single from Tel Aviv-based artist LEUS, who projects themes of persevering into love and self-acceptance. “I made this to touch foreign hearts, and I hope it touches yours,” LEUS writes. The track releases alongside a video crafted in collaboration by Israeli-Ukrainian cinematographer Daria Turetski, streaming below. A sense of perseverance is apparent from the get-go, with an opening lyrical emphasis on things like “blindfolds set in place,” and backs against the wall. The culminating “still wish I was with you,” yearning is punctuated enjoyably by a tender guitar styling, as bristling percussion adds further
Value Set! by Andrew Schneider Intertwining nostalgic sophisti-pop with a modern pop charm in the vein of Jerry Paper, “Hideaway” is a new single from Chicago-based artist Andrew Schneider. A ’60s inspiration is also apparent in the stylized backing vocals. Overall, the debonair, stylish production and melodic songwriting stands out with consistency; it has us firmly anticipating Schneider’s upcoming EP, Value Set!, releasing on June 30th. A vibrant range of guitars and keys build enjoyably into Schneider’s reflective vocals and Latin-inspired hand percussion. “They spent their summers, since they were young,” he sings, furthering the sense of wistful nostalgia. The
Moody synth-rocker “Someone’s Star” is the latest success from Joshua Woo, who continues a strong string of releases following last year’s EP, Beyond The Glass. The London-based artist produced, wrote, and performed the track on his own, describing the effort as “about the perils of becoming overly ambitious to the point you forget what’s important in life.” Assuming a darker, more brooding tone than several previous singles, “Someone’s Star” achieves a hooky energy nonetheless. Spacey synth reflections are quickly joined by an ardent guitar push, as Woo’s vocals reflect a state of indecision — “Asleep in a dream, awake in
Another serene delight from Arlington-based act Flemish in the North, “Daisy” weaves caressing guitar twangs and dreamy vocals amidst a calming synth-touched soundscape. An emotive vocal reflection emerges prior to the second minute. “Break me into pieces,” they let out, with the chilling backing textures cohesively guiding into sharp-cutting guitar infusions. The tender guitar work and overall atmospherics converge beautifully for a blissful finale. The project also impressed with preceding singles “Snow Crocs” and “Jonathan Ames.” The former’s jazzy percussive hints and the latter’s folk-minded direction showed well, as does the jangly and lush contemplative pull of “Daisy.” This trio
In anticipation of his upcoming album Dream Box (via BMG Modern Recordings on June 16th),legendary American guitarist, composer and improviser Pat Metheny releases the album’s second single, “Ole & Gard”. Dream Box can be pre-ordered on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Comprising nine “found tracks” for “quiet electric guitar,” Metheny describes it as "a unique…